used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
ArchnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
Demonicus
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From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
gladiatornounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtər/
(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STILL ON THE WATCH.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
OrestesnounUS /ɔːˈrestiz/
(Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
others
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From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
snarledadjectiveUS /ˈsnɑːrəld/
tangled in knots or snarls
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL ON THE WATCH.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
sycophantes
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From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL ON THE WATCH.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
tiger-nature
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From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
Timon
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From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
TripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
look attentively
From this reading STILL ON THE WATCH.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
whereby
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From this reading Demonicus and Timon stood at the open door of the Christian church, not far from the Triple Arch of the city wall, listening to the voice of the shepherd Orestes, and eagerly watching for something whereby they might seize him and certain others.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Another day," snarled he, "and the case will have turned into other hands."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I do not despair," replied Timon, "and yet, to be frank, I almost repent--it seems a shame to lay hands on such a woman."
but in spite of that
From this reading But Demonicus, _sycophantes_, constable, and gladiator all in one, was irritated, for the prize had not yet arrived; and as the time sped on, his tiger-nature exhibited itself in low growls at his calmer companion.
